WEDDINGS, CONFERENCES & EVENTS - Port Arthur Historic Site

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WEDDINGS, CONFERENCES & EVENTS - Port Arthur Historic Site
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WEDDINGS,
CONFERENCES
& EVENTS

Location                                                                Activities
Accessible by land or sea, Port Arthur Historic Site is situated only   Site entry includes an introductory guided tour, harbour cruise,
95 km or 1.5 hours from Hobart CBD. Enjoy serene beaches and            access to the Museum, convict study centre and the ‘Lottery of Life’
stunning coastal views as well as geological wonders along the way      interpretation gallery. Additional tours of the Isle of the Dead and
to Australia’s premier convict settlement.                              Point Puer may be included with the harbour cruise. Audio tour
                                                                        players are available for hire at the Visitor Centre.
Facilities
The Historic Site covers more than 100 acres of grounds, gardens,
                                                                        Catering
barbeque facilities, self-guided trails, restored period houses and     Catering options are available for all venues and events at
convict ruins. Meeting and event facilities include indoor and          Port Arthur Historic Site. If you are interested in having catering
outdoor venues described in this document (subject to availability)     provided at your event, please contact us to request our available
include presentation equipment (subject to requirements). Visitor       Catering Options and/or Beverage Options.
Guides are available in Japanese, Chinese, German and French.
Transport is offered for patrons of restricted mobility around site.
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JUNIOR MEDICAL
OFFICER’S
DINING HALL
WHERE THE PAST & PRESENT COLLIDE
One of our most popular conference venues, this open house museum provides a comfortable
private alternative to the average board room. Conference equipment transport this 19th century
hall into the 21st century. Kitchen facilities are attached providing for seamless catering without
disturbing conference activities.

                                                             Specifications
                                                             JMO
                                                             Clear Area      60.0sqm (plus kitchen - 20sqm)
 KITCHEN AREA                              TOILET            Clear Height    3.0m
                                                             Length          12.0m
                                                             Width           5.0m

                          COVERED WAY
                                                             Max seated      44 PAX
                                                             Max standing    60 PAX
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THE MUSEUM
& ASYLUM

ATMOSPHERE
The Museum is an excellent venue for group luncheons, gourmet barbeques and wedding
receptions. The building stands at the end of the guided tour and across site from the visitor
centre and includes a convict study centre and a collection of convict artifacts. Outdoor,
undercover seating is available as well as access to the Asylum for larger groups.

Specifications
Museum Coffee Shop                      Museum Coffee Shop Courtyard                      Asylum Hall
Clear Area      108.75sqm               Clear Area           142.50sqm                    Clear Area     134.0sqm
Clear Height    4.30m                   Clear Height         3.30m to 2.60m gradient      Clear Height   4.30m
Length          14.5m                   Length               15.0m                        Length         12.50m
Width           7.5m                    Width                9.5m                         Width          12.0m
Max seated      80 PAX                  Max seated           65 PAX                       Max seated     100 PAX
Max standing    120 PAX                 Max standing         85 PAX                       Max standing   150 PAX

                                                                            COURTYARD/
                                                                             OUTDOOR
                                                                            EATING AREA
                                                       SOUTH WEST
                                                           WING
                                                         (Museum
                                                        Coffee Shop)

                          SOUTH EAST WING            OCTAGONAL HALL         NORTH WEST
                                                         (Asylum)              WING

                                        PORCH
WEDDINGS, CONFERENCES & EVENTS - Port Arthur Historic Site
The Port Arthur Historic Site Management Authority Act
All visitors and their activities within the Port Arthur Historic Sites   PAHSMA, its employees and agents shall not be liable, either in
are subject to and must comply with the Port Arthur Historic Site         contract or for negligence, for any injury loss or damage, whether
Management Authority Act 1987.                                            caused by negligence or otherwise, arising out of or caused by the
                                                                          condition of the land, any building or structure within the site, any
The Act details the Authority’s powers and responsibilities of
                                                                          natural or other hazard, or by any activity on the site.
visitors in relation to standards of behaviour, care and management
of the Sites.                                                             Children must be accompanied by an adult who shall be solely
                                                                          responsible for their care and conduct whilst on Site.
The complete Act is available from www.thelaw.tas.gov.au
PAHSMA retains the right to deny access and/or eject visitors who
are being a public nuisance, acting recklessly or failing to observe
directions from signage or PAHSMA staff.

www.portarthur.org.au

Arthur Highway
Port Arthur Tasmania
Tel: 1800 659 101
reservations@portarthur.org.au
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